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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,195.74, 63,750.10 and 24,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,195.74, 63,750.10 and 24,975 is: 34,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,195.74 : 63,750.10 = 24,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,195.74/63,750.10 = 24,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,195.74x = 63,750.10 × 24,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,195.74x = 1,592,158,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,158,747.50/46,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.49

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